What is a nail lamp?

‌Nail lamp‌, also known as nail phototherapy lamp, is a drying device specially used for phototherapy glue in the nail process, usually used in nail salons. In some nail processes, a layer of nail phototherapy glue will be applied on the nails, which is similar to nail polish, but it is not easy to fall off than nail polish. It can generally last for more than a month and is more expensive than nail polish. It is generally only used in professional nail salons, because nail phototherapy glue must be used with nail lamps, that is, nail phototherapy lamps. There are two types of nail lamps, one is ultraviolet lamps and the other is LED lamps.

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Working principle of nail lamp

How to use nail lamp

Precautions for using nail lamps

Hazards of nail lamps

Protective measures of nail lamps

Working principle of nail lamp

The main function of nail lamps is to cure the nail polish on the nails through ultraviolet or LED light. Ultraviolet lamps emit ultraviolet rays (UVA) to make the nail polish adhere to the nail bed in a short time. LED lamps emit light through light-emitting diodes, which are also used to cure nail polish.

How to use a nail lamp

How to use: When using a nail lamp, place the nails coated with nail polish under the nail lamp. It usually takes a few minutes to cure.

Precautions for using a nail lamp

Avoid looking directly at the light: Whether it is a UV lamp or an LED lamp, looking directly at the light may cause damage to the eyes, causing visual fatigue or damage.

Control the frequency of use: Long-term or frequent use may cause damage to the skin, such as skin moisture loss, darkening, and even skin lesions.

Protective measures: It is recommended to apply sunscreen and hand cream before doing a manicure to reduce the damage of ultraviolet rays to the skin.

Hazards of nail lamps

Eye damage: Looking directly at the nail lamp may cause visual fatigue or eye damage.

Skin damage: The ultraviolet rays of the UV lamp are similar to those in sunlight. Long-term contact may cause skin moisture loss, darkening, and even skin lesions.

Protective measures for nail lamps

Avoid looking directly at the light: When using a nail lamp, try to avoid looking directly at the light.

‌Apply sunscreen and hand cream‌: Apply sunscreen and hand cream before doing manicure to reduce the damage of ultraviolet rays to the skin.

‌Control the frequency of use‌: Try to reduce the number of manicures and avoid frequent use of nail lamps.